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Dems to meet

News Staff

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

The next meeting of the Lincoln County Democratic Party will be Thursday, August 8, at the Chandler Public Library, 1021 Manvel Ave. The meeting starts at 7:00PM; doors open at 6:30. For more information call Tony Perna at 918-968-5033.

Tracey Bender-Bone (left) and husband Leroy Bone of The Singing Bones show off their 2024 Gold Cross Duo of the Year Award from the International Country Gospel Music Association. They were given the award earlier this month. While they’ve been nominated three times, this is their first time winning. Photo/Brian Blansett

The Singing Bones win gospel music award

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

For Tracey Bender-Bone and Leroy Bone, singing was never about fame or money. It’s always been about ministry.“I’ve sang my whole life. Midlothian (music venue) was my family’s deal; we’ve always sung my entire life. I was called to ministry when I was pretty young.

Wellston attorney pleads no-contest

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

A Wellston attorney who was scheduled for a bench trial last week has entered no contest pleas to several felonies.Formal felony charges were filed in Lincoln County District Court on Dec. 6, 2022 against Debra Dawn Campbell, 59 at the time.

McClanahan inducted in Route 66 Hall of Fame

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Chandler resident Jerry McClanahan was inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame in a ceremony on Saturday held at the Route 66 Museum in Clinton, according to the Route 66 Association.McClanahan was one of two inductees honored for their efforts to promote and preserve the famous road.

Fatal crash on SH 18

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

One person reportedly has died, another was critically injured and hospitalized in a single vehicle collision last Friday at the south edge of Chandler in Lincoln County.Chandler police investigated the fatal crash that occurred around 9:40 a.m. on SH 18 at the railroad overpass.

Olympian cyclist with Stroud DNA

Jentezen Smith Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

Grant Koontz, a cyclist with Lincoln County roots will be competing in the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics.Koontz’s parents originate from Stroud and Shawnee, while the 30-year-old is originally from Houston, Texas.He now resides in Nederland, Co.

Game Warden Jacob Harriet speaks at a library event in Tilghman Park. Photo/Emily Kalka

Building community, book by book

Emily Kalka Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

A group of small children crowded around a picnic table in Tilghman Park, their eyes wide as they listened to Lincoln County Game Warden Jacob Harriet explain how to tell the difference between a girl deer and a boy deer, using animal skulls as references.

Nearby public libraries:

News Staff

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Chandler Public LibaryOpen: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday - 9 a.m.-12 p.m.1021 Manvel Ave, Chandler, OK 74834 Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma Higher Education Open to tribal members, residents of Lincoln and Pottawatomie counties Open: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.335588 E.

Hearing set in turnpike drug case

News Staff

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

A preliminary hearing has been scheduled for a driver on the Turner Turnpike who was arrested and charged as the result of the seizure of 85 pounds of marijuana.

Meeker hires new personnel

Mike Mccormick Staff Writer

Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Meeker Board of Education members recently hired four new personnel for the 2024-2025 school year and voted to approve two forms for nutrition that will allow all students attending Meeker schools this year to have free breakfasts and lunches.

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